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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 05/18/1977CITY COUNCIL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING MAY 18, 1977 The South Burlington City Council held an organizational meeting in the Conference Room, Municipal Offices, 1175 Williston Road, at 5:15 on Wednesday, May 18, 1977. Members Present Paul Farrar, Michael Flaherty, Frank Armstrong, William Burgess, Martin Paulsen Others Present William Szymanski, City Manager; Marguerite Paulsen, Mark Paulsen, George Crady, Helen Paquin, Catherine Hayden, Richard Ward, Jamie Grenier, Diane Gadhue City Manager Szymanski chaired the meeting, calling it to order at 5:20 pm. He opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Oath of Office Helen Paquin administered the oath of office to William Burgess for a 2 year term as Councilman and to Martin Paulsen for a 3 year term as Councilman. Election of Officers Mr. Szymanski said that the chair was open for nominations for Chairman and Mr. Flaherty nominated Mr. Farrar due to the outstanding job he has been doing. Mr. Armstrong seconded the nomination. Mr. Paulsen moved that the nominations be closed and Mr. Flaherty seconded the motion. Mr. Farrar was voted Council Chairman. Mr. Szymanski said that the chair was open for nominations for Vice Chairman. Mr. Armstrong nominated Mr. Flaherty. He was seconded by Mr. Paulsen. Mr. Farrar moved that the nominations be closed and was seconded by Mr. Paulsen. Mr. Flaherty was elected Vice Chairman. Mr. Szymanski said that the chair was open for nomination for Clerk. Mr. Armstrong nominated Mr. Paulsen and Mr. Burgess seconded. Mr. Armstrong then moved that the nominations be closed and Mr. Flaherty seconded the motion. Mr. Paulsen was voted Clerk. Set time and place of regular meetings The regular meeting time has been the first and third Mondays of the month at 8:00. No one had any objections to this, so Mr. Farrar moved that the regularly scheduled meetings be the first and third Monday of each month at 8:00 pm. The motion was seconded by Mr. Armstrong and passed unanimously. Appointment of officials in the town Mr. Szymanski said that these officials are necessary to continue town business and gave the Council the names of those currently holding the positions. Mr. Farrar moved that Helen, Paquin be appointed City Treasurer and Trustee of Public Funds, Thompson, Kelly, Jacobs, and Gallagher be appointed Auditors. Richard Spokes be appointed City Attorney. Richard Ward be appointed Zoning Administrator, William Szymanski be appointed Assistant Grand Juror and Assistant City Agent, that Donald Lavalette be appointed First Constable, and that Norman Airoldi be appointed Second Constable. The motion was seconded by Mr. Paulsen and passed unanimously. Mr. Szymanski asked if there was any further business, and Mr. Farrar said that it might be a good idea to have a meeting soon to get acquainted with the new members and give them some background on what the Council has been doing. He suggested next Monday at 8:00. Mr. Armstrong pointed out that it might be good to have some of the officials from the town, such as the Fire and Police Chiefs and the Recreation Director in to talk to the Council. Mr. Paulsen asked if the new members could get copies of the Charter and other documents, as well as the minutes for the last months of meetings. Mr. Flaherty suggested that they get the Zoning Board and Planning Commission minutes as well. At this point, Mrs. Helen Paquin gave the members a letter saying that she was planning to retire as of July 1 of this year and that she recommended Mr. Ward for the job. The Council said that they were very sorry to have her go and that they would take it up at the next meeting. The meeting was declared adjourned at 5:40 pm. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.